ESG Manager

SUMMARY:
Sustainability is a diverse and dynamic field. We are looking for an innovative, self-starter that can share his/her passion for sustainability through research, expertise, and experience with internal and external clients alike. The purpose of this job is to:

• support the development and growth of the  Sustainability unit
• effectively support the monitoring of technical advisory work, marketing material, though leadership, research and analysis providing effective advice, support, monitoring and oversight to embed appropriate alignment to global best practices.

POSITION INFO:
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• New business/lead generation
• Quality control for reporting
• Ensure report are accurate and at appropriate standard before submission to Associate Director and Director
• Mentor and guide subordinates and assist with technical queries
• Build client relationships and portfolio
• Data analysis and sustainability data modelling (energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water)
• Strategic sustainability reporting and risk assessment guidance
• Keep abreast of regulatory and industry trends in the area of energy, water and climate change to develop strategies to ensure can effectively advise clients to appropriately addresses these issues.

• BEng Chemical engineering
• BEng Environmental engineering
• BA, BSc Environmental Management
• BSc Environmental Sciences
• BA, BSocSci Social Science
• BSc Atmospheric sciences
• Economic studies
• Development studies
• Hons Sustainability studies / Postgrad sustainability

• 7-10 years Sustainability consulting experience
• Climate Change Consulting
• Greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation experience
• Thorough understanding of current sustainability reporting practices: IFRS, ISSB, JSE Guidelines, International reporting
• In-depth understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
• Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill

• Climate change risk assessment
• Sustainability data analysis including energy modelling and climate modelling
• Sustainability and climate change reporting (GRI, SASBI, CDP, TCFD)
• Greenhouse gas accounting
• Carbon target setting and mitigation strategies
• Strong understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
• Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill
• Sustainability Assurance
• Commercial orientation
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
• Exceptional research and report writing skills(non-negotiable)
• Work ethic and the ability to work for extended hours (when required)
• Knowledge and innovation
• Influencing skills / leadership potential
• Entrepreneurial flair, energy and drive
• Problem solving potential and decision making skills
• A strong command of English (both oral and written)
• Team player
• Excellent planning and organising abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines
• Have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics

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